Interrogating the relationships

Who do I like??

Radleigh and Collins are very close in the play. They have similar personalities, therefore have a lot in common and are able to bond with each other. They both firmly agree that education, particularly in academic areas should be strictly left for men. They never disagree or argue throughout the play, showing their similar perspectives on life. They also share a few jokes with each other which shows that the relationship between them is relaxed and friendly while still being kept formal. They are both highly intelligent and slight snobby in their attitudes. However, I think Radleigh's views are more extreme than the views of Collins and he will show his frustration and say how he really feels where as Collins tries to be more discrete. This annoys Radleigh and Collins isn't as hot headed as he is.


Radleigh has great respect for Ralph and Lloyd as they are the epitome of what a student at Trinity should be. They are confident, highly intelligent and oppose women's suffrage. He has a lot in common with these two. He is proud to teach them and favors them to the other students. He can especially relate to Lloyd who likes to speak his mind, regardless of the consequences.

Who don't I like??

My character appears to dislike the girls (Tess/Celia/Carolyn/Maeve) in the play. However, its not so much them personally that he dislikes, it is what they stand for. He is very against the idea of women getting the vote or getting an education. He doesn't like the fact that they are fighting for a cause he believes to be unnecessary, therefore he shuts them down and is sly and petty when talking to them in order to patronise or demean them so that he can appear superior to them. He doesn't have a huge opinion on them as individuals, however he uses his narrow minded views to abuse his power over them.


Radeligh had a strong dislike for Mr Banks and isn't afraid to show it. Originally, he thought that Mr Banks would not be suitable for the scholarship so is bitter about this. Radeligh's hate for Mr Banks grows throughout Act 2 Scene 1. He believes that Mr Banks is naive and ungrateful for believing that he can balance teaching at Girton and teaching at Trinity. He takes this personally as he believes Mr Banks thinks his job is easy, therefore considers Radeligh to be lazy. Radeligh is very proud and arrogant so takes great offence to this. He is furious that Mr Banks is also supporting the vote and this is the final straw. Radeligh looks down on Mr Banks and is very rude and patronising towards him and is ashamed to be associated with him.

Anderson annoys Radleigh as they don't share similar views. He blames the incident of Mr Banks being foolish on Anderson for recommending him for the job. He is shocked that Anderson has put them in this awkward position. However, he has to hide this as he doesn't want to ruin their relationship with each other.